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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bone Trial Piece
- Judges Lodging
- Margaret Clitherow
- Barker Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard III and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- The Debtors' Prison